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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈdɛn.vəɹ/; British English /ˈdɛn.və/

Denver

A name meaning "Dane ford".

Quick answer

Denver is a boy/girl name meaning "Dane ford".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɛn.vəɹ/; British English /ˈdɛn.və/.

GenderBoy/Girl
MeaningDane ford
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈdɛn.vəɹ/; British English /ˈdɛn.və/

Meaning and history

From an English surname that was from a place name meaning "Dane ford" in Old English. This is the name of the capital city of Colorado, which was named for the politician James W. Denver (1817-1892).

Notes and context

Usage: english